Vice President, Controlling

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role

As the Finance Controlling leader of the Sound United Strategic Business Unit, you will lead all financial management activities across a global footprint. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic financial planning, analytical forecasting and operational finance oversight to support business growth and profitability in both domestic and international markets.  In this role you will use strong finance expertise to create and execute on financial strategy, compliance, and operational finance within a commercial consumer electronics environment, and manage multiple brand portfolios across global markets.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement long range and short range financial strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning across global markets.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive finance performance and strategic decision making.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with local and IFRS.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with KSOX.
• Direct financial operations across a global footprint ensuring operational efficiency and cost control across manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites.
• Manage global finance strategies, currency risk, and international tax considerations.
• Lead preparation and presentation of financial reports, audits, and executive dashboards to senior leadership.
• Deliver insights on operational costs, inventory management, and sales performance.
• Build a high performing global SBU finance team.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement and cross functional collaboration.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including global operations and manufacturing.
• Proven experience in strategic finance planning, compliance, and operations.
• Deep understanding of local and international accounting standards.
• Strong analytical, communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience in navigating complex global environments and lead across cross cultural teams.

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA or CPA
• Experience in managing multiple brand portfolios.
• Experience with ERP and finance analysis platforms.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed organization and influencing across functions.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 20% domestic and international travel as needed.
• Be willing and able to work in an office based in Carlsbad, CA. (Hybrid Model)
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

$ 240,000 - $ 352,000

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.